Software/Technology
August 13, 2015 at 2:25 pm
We—as individuals, as groups, as nonprofits, as businesses—operate in an environment that is fundamentally networked, and we’re seeing those networks become increasingly alive and powerful through the application of peer-to-peer technology. This presents a tremendous opportunity for nonprofits to leverage technology to mobilize their constituents' networks, and expand and recalibrate their fundraising programs. As the nonprofit peer-to-peer space…
August 12, 2015 at 1:14 pm
"There's one thing that I have in common with every person in this room. We're all trying really hard to figure out how to save the world." The speaker, Cat Lavigne, paused for a second, and then she repeated herself. "We're trying to change the world!" Lavigne was addressing attendees of the Effective Altruism Global…
August 4, 2015 at 2:46 pm
No matter what happens in the coming months with voting, and whether your blood runs red or blue (or purple), let’s face it—good marketing is good marketing and something we can all learn from...
July 30, 2015 at 12:27 pm
Planned Parenthood's website went down Wednesday afternoon in what the nonprofit health services organization called "an attack by extremists." The hack comes in the wake of the publication of several undercover videos by anti-abortion activists seemingly showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing the sale of fetal tissue and organs for medical research. Selling fetal organs for…
July 23, 2015 at 1:32 pm
There's a new social network in town, and the man leading it is Jimmy Wales, best known as the founder of Wikipedia. TPO.com positions itself as "a whole new social network—similar to Twitter but better." TPO.com is operated by mobile phone network The People's Operator, of which Wales is co-chair. The People's Operator is a…
July 22, 2015 at 12:23 pm
Data silos make it hard to manage across an organization. They are barriers to a single view of a donor. But for many fundraising teams this situation is the reality of life today. Given that multiple technology systems led to these silos, how can you use technology to improve this situation? You’ve heard the phrase “what gets measured gets managed.” This is particularly true for fundraising teams...
July 21, 2015 at 5:00 am
It's here! The NonProfit PRO Emerging Tech & Growth Conference is happening. Right now. Are you here? If you are, come say hi to the staff. We're all pretty friendly! Couldn't make it out? Not a problem. We'll be providing live coverage of the event throughout the day, updating with key information, photos and tidbits from the conference. This post will serve as your go-to hub...
July 20, 2015 at 1:53 pm
"Oh no," you're thinking. "I missed my chance to check out all the unbeatable, timely, topical education on the biggest tech issues affecting nonprofits. Also, happy hour. I missed that too." Fear not, reader. You haven't missed your chance. You can still register! Find out how...
July 15, 2015 at 6:00 am
All throughout our lead-up to the NonProfit PRO Emerging Tech & Growth Conference, we've been hyping up "and more." We've listed all the great topics we're covering, all the big-name organizations that will be presenting, and all the bonus reasons to check out the conference. And without fail, each announcement has promised "and more." We're happy to finally announce just what that means.
July 14, 2015 at 2:18 pm
If the June cyber attack that affected an estimated 18 million government employees tells us anything, it's that cybersecurity is now more important than ever. We've seen that small nonprofits are at risk, but now it's clear that no organization, large or small, is invulnerable to hackers...
